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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 3 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Apparently I Need an App to Operate Everything I Own

Cranky Don Joe battles smart bulbs, parking apps, QR menus and connected appliances before discovering the inconvenient truth: some of that convenience is actually useful.

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SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Apparently I Need an App to Operate Everything I Own

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Revol Greens Postpones Minnesota Plant Closure, Giving Nearly 90 Jobs a Possible Reprieve

Revol Greens has postponed its Medford greenhouse closure while pursuing a potential transaction that could keep the facility operating and preserve nearly 90 jobs.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Family of Man Killed at Minneapolis Crisis Residence Demands Accountability as Earlier Coon Rapids Case Draws Scrutiny

Bryce Hayes’ family is demanding answers after his killing at a Minneapolis crisis residence, as earlier violence allegedly involving the accused draws scrutiny.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Family of Man Killed at Minneapolis Crisis Residence Demands Accountability as Earlier Coon Rapids Case Draws Scrutiny

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Awards $950,000 to Universities to Address Early-Childhood Teacher Shortage

Minnesota is awarding $950,000 to four universities to prepare about 80 additional licensed early-childhood teachers, with emphasis on rural areas and students of color.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Awards $950,000 to Universities to Address Early-Childhood Teacher Shortage

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hundreds of Thousands of Minnesotans Face Medicare Advantage Changes for 2027

Major Minnesota insurers are changing Medicare Advantage offerings for 2027, making it especially important for beneficiaries to review coverage before renewal.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hundreds of Thousands of Minnesotans Face Medicare Advantage Changes for 2027

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS FEATURE | From Neighborhood Voices to 200 Singers and 12 Harps, VocalEssence Opens a Season Built Around Singing Together

VocalEssence opens its 58th season by bringing community singers, teenagers, older adults, new Minnesota music and major choral works together. Pasted text

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS FEATURE | From Neighborhood Voices to 200 Singers and 12 Harps, VocalEssence Opens a Season Built Around Singing Together

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Weekend Directory (October 2 ~ 4, 2026)

MinneapoliMedia’s October 2–4 directory maps a packed Twin Cities weekend of festivals, sports, arts and fall attractions with practical visitor guidance.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Weekend Directory (October 2 ~ 4, 2026)

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA FEATURES | THE CANDIDATE: Oriana Baker Brings a Nurse’s Working-Class View to Minnesota’s U.S. Senate Race

Oriana Baker brings nursing and working-class experience to her write-in U.S. Senate campaign while candidly acknowledging policy areas she still needs to master.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA FEATURES | THE CANDIDATE: Oriana Baker Brings a Nurse’s Working-Class View to Minnesota’s U.S. Senate Race

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Opens Long-Awaited Port Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge, Reconnecting Coon Creek Regional Trail

Coon Rapids has opened the Port Riverwalk pedestrian bridge, restoring a continuous Coon Creek Regional Trail connection across busy Coon Rapids Boulevard.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Opens Long-Awaited Port Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge, Reconnecting Coon Creek Regional Trail

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Major Snelling Avenue Closure Begins Friday Night Between Arden Hills and Roseville

Southbound Highway 51 will close from I-694 to Highway 36 this weekend for resurfacing, with drivers detoured through I-694, I-35E and Highway 36.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Major Snelling Avenue Closure Begins Friday Night Between Arden Hills and Roseville

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | St. Paul Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Feeding Our Future Fraud Case

Abdi Nur Salah was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for his role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, becoming the 31st defendant sentenced.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | St. Paul Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Feeding Our Future Fraud Case

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Renee Good's Family Files Federal Lawsuits Over Fatal Minneapolis ICE Shooting

Renee Good’s family has filed federal lawsuits over her fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting, alleging excessive force, wrongful death and civil-rights violations.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Renee Good's Family Files Federal Lawsuits Over Fatal Minneapolis ICE Shooting

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Attorney General Candidates Ellison and Schutz Meet Friday in First Head-to-Head Debate

Keith Ellison and Republican challenger Ron Schutz meet in their first 2026 attorney general debate, giving Minnesota voters a direct comparison of the candidates.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Attorney General Candidates Ellison and Schutz Meet Friday in First Head-to-Head Debate

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Voters Will Decide Constitutional Amendment Changing School-Fund Distributions

Minnesota voters will decide whether to amend the Constitution to increase Permanent School Fund distributions to public schools beginning in 2027.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Voters Will Decide Constitutional Amendment Changing School-Fund Distributions

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Allegiant Says It Plans to Grow Twin Cities Flying After Sun Country Merger Despite Near-Term Cuts

Allegiant says MSP remains central to its growth plans after its Sun Country merger, despite near-term flight reductions and corporate functions shifting to Las Vegas.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Allegiant Says It Plans to Grow Twin Cities Flying After Sun Country Merger Despite Near-Term Cuts

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